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A pink vintage car with 'CARRIAGE HAU' on the front, two people standing beside it, and a sign that says 'Meme'. 1
A teal and black vintage car with yellow wheels, a red rear light, and a black canopy. 2
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A vintage car with a sign that reads 'Free State of Galveston Mob History Tour.' 4
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By Carriage Haus Rentals

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Free cancellation available
Price is £55 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Step back in time to the roaring days of Galveston's notorious past, when the island was known as the “Free State of Galveston” and gambling, bootlegging, and organised crime flourished!

    Discover how legendary mob bosses Sam and Rose Maceo transformed Galveston into a glamorous playground filled with lavish casinos, nightclubs, and illegal gambling establishments. From the famous Balinese Room to hidden gambling dens, uncover the fascinating stories of power, corruption, and scandal that earned Galveston its reputation as the “Sin City of the South.”

    Climb aboard our vintage-style electric cart and journey through historic streets as your guide shares captivating tales of notorious characters, secret dealings, and the rise and fall of Galveston's gambling empire.

    Experience the glitz, glamour, and gangster history of an era when Galveston played by its own rules!

Activity location

  • Carriage Haus
    • 2127 Broadway Avenue J
    • 77550, Galveston, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Carriage Haus
    • 2127 Broadway Avenue J
    • 77550, Galveston, Texas, United States

Check availability

8-Seater Tour - Seats up to 7

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Seats up to 7 people + Guide

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
£55.20 x 4 Adults£220.80
Total
Price is £220.80
Until Sun, 1 Nov

5-Seater Tour - Seats up to 3

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Seats up to 3 people + Guide

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
£114.34 x 1 Adult£114.34
Total
Price is £114.34
Until Sun, 1 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Replica Ford Model-T cart rental
  • Inclusions
    Private Guide
  • Exclusions
    Child Car and Booster Seats

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Car seats and Booster seats available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival
    • Bluetooth speakers available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Galveston Island (Pass by)

Come explore with Willy Dee and learn about a period in the early 20th century when Galveston became known for its illegal gambling, drinking, and other criminal activities.

Location

Activity location

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    Carriage Haus
    • 2127 Broadway Avenue J
    • 77550, Galveston, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Carriage Haus
    • 2127 Broadway Avenue J
    • 77550, Galveston, Texas, United States

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